Indian Penal Code, 1860

Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits.—

Section

400

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

400. Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits.— Whoever, at any time after the passing of this Act, shall belong to a gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing dacoity, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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